The Chakras originated around ancient Vedic tradition in 1000 B.C. (Vedism helped shape Hinduism) and have continued into modern yoga. The 7 Chakras are interconnected energy centers that influence spiritual and emotional expression, often called the 'Circle of Light.'

1st Chakra - Root Chakra

The 1st Chakra is your Root Chakra, it is the Chakra that represents our foundation that helps you feel grounded and secure.

Healing Foods: Red Colored foods that are from the ground such as Organic Red Beets, Organic Red Potatoes, and Organic Red Onions

Florum's Organic Pick for Grounding the Root Chakra

The Root Chakra is the first Chakra and is located at the base of the spine. The Root Chakra is at the root of your being and establishes the deepest connections with your physical body, your environment and with the Earth. A balanced root Chakra connects you with strong earth forces, Renew balance with this earthy blend of organic essential oils featuring the smells of the Deep woods with oriental notes that are embraced by lavender The 'Balance Me' by Sinne Firenze, is perfect for balancing your Root Chakra, as this perfume is vegan, alcohol-free, and handmade in Florence, Italy.

Directions: Roll on essence to pulse points (behind knees and wrists) or inhale. Repeat Affirmation when using this aromatherapy roller.

Affirmation: "I am open to possibilities. I am grateful for all the challenges that helped me to grow and transform. I trust in the goodness of life."

Florums's Ethical Pick for the Balancing the Sacral Chakra

The Carnelian Crystal Zephorium Body Oil is high quality blend of Sweet Orange and Palmarosa oils, though potentised, the Carnelian Crystal helps culminate the freedom and creativity in this aura spray to help rebalance the Sacral Chakra. The 2nd Chakra, unlike the Root Chakra that is about security and survival, the Sacral Chakra seeks desire, pleasure, and enjoyment. The Sacral Chakra when balanced gives you the enjoyment of experiencing things through you senses and emotions.The Orange oil is so uplifting and cheery, that it is often known as the ‘Smiley Oil’. This oil leaves you feeling warm and refreshed while helping to restore the inner glow by opening your passion and pleasure pathway to stay present in the moment, by encouraging creativity, vitality, and sexuality. All of Zephorium's product are blended from the highest quality essential oils that are sourced ethically, they are also 100% Natural and Vegan.

Florum's Eco Pick for the balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra

The 3rd Chakra is known as the energy and power Chakra, located in the Solar Plexus (which is right above your naval). The Solar Plexus rules our personal power, will and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. The Solar Plexus is our center, so its important to keep this Chakra balanced and open. The Solar Plexus Chakra (also known as the Naval Chakra ) protects one from negative energy while supporting self-confidence, if your dealing with something stressful this is usually the most effected Chakra. April Aromatics works only with natural extracts, and prides themselves in always having 100% Pure Natural Authentic Ingredients that are 100% from natural origin. This enables us to experience the true soul of a plant and April Aromatics captures these essences in its perfumes. All of the Chakra Oils are based in organic Jojoba oil. Best of all April Aromatics uses natural ingredients from flowers, leaves, roots, barks, fruits and seeds.

Florum's Organic Pick for the balancing the Heart Chakra

The Heart Chakra is an all-encompassing ‘source-centre’ of love, joy and compassion; the heart is our connection to life and all living things. Kora Organics Heart Chakra Essence is Miranda Kerr's personal blend of the finest supercharged oils to nurture and heal the 4th Chakra. This essence oil is certified by ECOCERT and is comprised of Certified Organic Oils; Rose Otto, Sandalwood, Jojoba and Ylang Ylang plus the pure essential oil of Cedarwood.

Directions: Roll over pulse points such as wrists, base of neck, and behind ears, or roll over Heart Chakra while repeating 4th Chakra affirmation.

Affirmation: "I am open to love. All love resides within my heart. I deeply and completely love and accept myself."

5th Chakra - Throat Chakra

Healing Foods: Teas such as Chamomile & Peppermint, as well as Juices and Vegan Fruit Smoothies

Florum's Natural Pick for Opening the 3rd Eye

The 'Meditation and Trace Anointing Oil' is a highly spiritual, sacred blend that's perfect for meditation, yoga, rituals, ceremonies and prayer. It increases visions and connects us to the divine while keeping a and centered, grounded mind. A warm subtle blend of Frankincense and Sandalwood to help open the third eye of Intuition, Sight, and Visualization. As you breathe in the wonderful scents from the oil, think about how the "way of the third eye" is seeing everything as it is, from a point of "witness" or "observer", or from simply being mindful moment by moment.

Directions: Apply anywhere on the body, focusing on the soft areas of the neck, or arms as well as the wrists for inhalation. Repeat the 3rd eye Affirmation while doing so.

Affirmation: "I am in touch with my inner guidance. I listen to my deepest wisdom. I seek to understand and to learn from my life experiences."

The Crown Chakra represents our spiritual connection towards what surrounds us, and we connect to each thing in our lives. I choose a natural perfume for our 7th Chakra, as I do something a little funny when applying perfume, I will spritz the perfume in the air and walk through it. To me this reminds me of the connection between myself and everything I encounter (including my divinely smelling perfume. The Clean Perfume 'Skin' is a fragrance that captures the delicate scent of bare skin. Hints of dewy flower petals wrap around notes of pure creaminess and warm musk to evoke a feeling of enlightenment.

Directions: Spritz 'Skin Eau De Parfum,' Close Eyes, Exhale Any Worries, and Step through Mist while repeating the Crown Chakra affirmation.

Affirmation: "I listen to the wisdom of universe. I trust my intuition. I am open to letting go of my attachments."

Most of all, I hope this guide to balancing and opening your Seven Chakras has brought about reflection on where you may need some balance. From experience, starting with the Root Chakra seems to be the pathway for becoming familiar with the Chakras and learning to open the flow to the 'Wheel of Light.' Good luck on your journey of discovering Chakras and finding true happiness that accompanies enlightenment.

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